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My ears are burning! It has the look of a French 1896/1923 cavalry officer sword. I am no authority on these. I would think there is a retailer or makers name somewhere and the label of what it is seems weird to me, as it doesn't share more information. French, Paris, post WWI?
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Late 1923 model from Balp?
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I'm not going to talk too much on the officers sword 1896 because a lot has already been said about it so I'll just focus on the main features and present 3 nice specimen + bonus. This sw
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Last of a Line. The French M1896 and M1923 Cavalry Sabres. | SBG Sword Forum
Here endeth the famous saga of the French Cavalry. What can I say about that? Nothing much. It is the way this world works. So let us see what Monsieur l'Hoste has to offer. The M1896
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Late 1923 model from Balp?
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Looks like you nailed it to me! Of course I am not an expert either.My ears are burning! It has the look of a French 1896/1923 cavalry officer sword. I am no authority on these. I would think there is a retailer or makers name somewhere and the label of what it is seems weird to me, as it doesn't share more information. French, Paris, post WWI?
These guys would know
French Mod 1896 & 1923 Cavalry sword Part 1: the Officers | SBG Sword Forum
I'm not going to talk too much on the officers sword 1896 because a lot has already been said about it so I'll just focus on the main features and present 3 nice specimen + bonus. This swLast of a Line. The French M1896 and M1923 Cavalry Sabres. | SBG Sword Forum
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Late 1923 model from Balp?
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I like to think we're men of many hats, with specialties. We all follow our interests. It is what we see, or read, and remember. Then using knowledge others have studied.
The French, especially, enjoyed customizing. This can make life difficult to identify some swords. That first link through archive.org was something I read a quarter of a century ago, while looking at old swords.
A precursor to the 1882 and 1896, aimed at French colonial officers of the 1860s. A French mounted infantry officer sword, pretty light.
An 1854 dragoon officers sword
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My concern is that some features look forced - like the wear pattern on the edges of the guard. The wire wrap does not ;look as aged, and the leather seal washer is plump and still has fuzz still on it. This could have been the result of a period sword being cleaned and restored, or the result of an attempt to make a later production sword look older. As always, I would weigh Horseclover's opinion over mine.
My ears are burning! It has the look of a French 1896/1923 cavalry officer sword. I am no authority on these. I would think there is a retailer or makers name somewhere and the label of what it is seems weird to me, as it doesn't share more information. French, Paris, post WWI?
These guys would know
French Mod 1896 & 1923 Cavalry sword Part 1: the Officers | SBG Sword Forum
I'm not going to talk too much on the officers sword 1896 because a lot has already been said about it so I'll just focus on the main features and present 3 nice specimen + bonus. This swLast of a Line. The French M1896 and M1923 Cavalry Sabres. | SBG Sword Forum
Here endeth the famous saga of the French Cavalry. What can I say about that? Nothing much. It is the way this world works. So let us see what Monsieur l'Hoste has to offer. The M1896Log into Facebook
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Late 1923 model from Balp?
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Blade length : 840 mm
Width at the bottom of of blade: 24mm
Weight without scabbard = 900 grams
Please also go through this thread. But this says it's a curved blade. Not straight like the one in my op.Keep in mind, this blade was procured in India.
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Pino is still around, mostly posting at that fb group
I really think it is a 20th century 1923 model from Balp, or others. Aside from Balp, WKC, Chevalier D'Auvergne, and St-Etienne were producing these as late as 2006 (Balp, St E in 1989, WKC still selling them)
So, I would really think it real, just less fine than 19th century 1896 models. They still wear the 1923. Just as the US still uses the m1902.
From Pino in another thread there
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I really think it is a 20th century 1923 model from Balp, or others. Aside from Balp, WKC, Chevalier D'Auvergne, and St-Etienne were producing these as late as 2006 (Balp, St E in 1989, WKC still selling them)
So, I would really think it real, just less fine than 19th century 1896 models. They still wear the 1923. Just as the US still uses the m1902.
From Pino in another thread there
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This question came to mind after reading a couple of other threads here as well as from some book reference. French horse mounted cavalry in 1940 still carried swords (or sabers),
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Pino is still around, mostly posting at that fb group
I really think it is a 20th century 1923 model from Balp, or others. Aside from Balp, WKC, Chevalier D'Auvergne, and St-Etienne were producing these as late as 2006 (Balp, St E in 1989, WKC still selling them)
So, I would really think it real, just less fine than 19th century 1896 models. They still wear the 1923. Just as the US still uses the m1902.
From Pino in another thread there
French swords in 1940 | SBG Sword Forum
This question came to mind after reading a couple of other threads here as well as from some book reference. French horse mounted cavalry in 1940 still carried swords (or sabers),
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Hmm
Did you read this thread? It covers mle F1 Saber. Same. Same inscribed on the blade in my op.
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Right, so it is a post WWI sword (repro or not). Where it came from is either marked to a maker, or not, You have the sword in hand. I do not. Post the sword up at SBG, or the fb group, as I already pointed out the lore is there. I'm JAFO, as far as French swords go, although owning some. This might have been a WII bring back but if you say your sword is marked India, well there you go. I'm confused now as to which sword we are discussing.
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